1996 BMW 3 Series Sedan Third generation Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Maximum K-value | 2.5 1/m |
| 316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (1993.7–1998.2) | 760–840 rpm |
| 318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP engine (1993.10–1998.2) | 760–840 rpm |
| 318 is with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 138 HP engine (1993.3–1998.2) | 810–910 rpm |
| 318 is with gasoline straight-4 1.9 L 138 HP engine (1995.9–1998.2) | 820–900 rpm |
| 318 tds with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 89 HP engine (1995.1–1998.2) | 770–870 rpm |
| 325 td with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1991.9–1998.2) | 720–820 rpm |
| 325 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1993.5–1998.2) | 720–820 rpm |
| 328 i with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.1–1998.2) | 650–750 rpm |
| No adjustment possible | |
| All other modifications | 700–800 rpm |
| Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
| CO content at idling speed | 0.1–0.5 % |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M50 B20 (206S1) engines | 0.2 % |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M50 B20 (206S2) engines | 0.2 % |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) engines | 0.2 % |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S3) engines | 0.2 % |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.8 L M52 B28 (286S1) engines | 0.2 % |
| All other modifications | 0.3 % |
| Ignition time | -12°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| No adjustment possible | |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M50 B20 (206S1) engines | 2500–2800 rpm |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M50 B20 (206S2) engines | 2500–2800 rpm |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) engines | 2500–2800 rpm |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S3) engines | 2500–2800 rpm |
| All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.8 L M52 B28 (286S1) engines | 2500–2800 rpm |
| All other modifications | 2500–3000 rpm |
| Lambda value | 0.97–1.03 λ |
| Maximum HC content at idling | 100 ppm |
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by BMW.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 BMW 3 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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